✍🏼 WORKSHOP: Pitching Yourself: The Anchor All Nonfiction Authors Need Before Pitching to Agents or Self-Publishing Their Books
** This is a LIVE workshop. Attendees will be sent a video recording after the workshop. **
Join us for a workshop with Brannan Sirratt on the art of pitching your book—starting with the most important audience: yourself.
Before you pitch your nonfiction book to agents or dive into the investment of self-publishing, it's essential to anchor your project. In this workshop, we'll explore how a book proposal isn't just a business plan—it’s a deeply personal roadmap that requires clarity on three key decisions. These core elements will serve as your foundation, keeping you steady no matter how much the publishing process shifts or what unexpected demands come your way.
We'll discuss:
The three crucial decisions that underpin every successful book project—and how they align with your proposal.
What agents are truly looking for and why the industry rarely advises authors to do this before pitching.
Which type of author struggles the most if they don't create this anchor early on.
By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to ground your book project and navigate the publishing world more confidently.
This workshop is open to all nonfiction writers, whether you're just starting your proposal or finalizing your self-publishing plans. No preparation needed—just bring your curiosity!
About Brannan Sirratt
Brannan Sirratt is a book development partner for nonfiction writers and non-writers. Brannan believes that story is the quickest and arguably only way that we experience and convey change, making it the most valuable tool in anyone’s arsenal. She has a passion for helping authors who have something big to say but feel tangled up in the nuance of writing. She has previously written about structure and nonfiction: The 5 minute outline for Non-Fiction & Unlock Your Non-Fiction Book.
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